Flash Flood — Lake, Oregon

1998-07-03 · near Silver Lake, Lake, Oregon

Wider weather episode

Stationary thunderstorm with heavy rain and small hail produced nearly an inch of rainfall in three hours. The resulting flash flood caused mudslides on Hwy 31 north of Silver Lake, with one inch of water and 6-8 inch diameter rock covering a half mile stretch of the roadway.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5655282. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.